This section describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level required for this unit

Skill requirements

Look for evidence that confirms skills in

applying legislation regulations and policies relating to government information systems security

analysing process functions and problems

preparing compiling and writing complex documents and reports

communicating complex relationships and processes effectively to users and management

documenting complex relationships and processes

identifying and viewing component parts as integral elements of the whole system

using tools and techniques to solve problems

analysing and interpreting legal regulatory and security requirements and organisation policies and procedures

analysing and oynthesizing documentation verbally delivered information and observed behaviours

consulting with stakeholders to elicit relevant information for analysis

responding to diversity including gender and disability

applying procedures relating to occupational health and safety and environment in the context of government information systems security

Knowledge requirements

Look for evidence that confirms knowledge and understanding of

legislation regulations policies procedures and guidelines relating to government information system security

sources of information about jurisdictional requirements for information systems

functions and structures in the organisation

policies and strategies that apply across the jurisdiction

information management principles and processes

information security requirements

equal employment opportunity equity and diversity principles

public sector legislation such as occupational health and safety and environment in the context of government information systems security

The Evidence Guide specifies the evidence required to demonstrate achievement in the unit of competency as a whole It must be read in conjunction with the Unit descriptor Performance Criteria the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Public Sector Training Package

Units to be assessed together

Prerequisite units that must be achieved prior to this unitNil

Corequisite units that must be assessed with this unitNil

Coassessed units that may be assessed with this unit to increase the efficiency and realism of the assessment process include but are not limited to

PSPETHCB Maintain and enhance confidence in public service

PSPETHC601B Maintain and enhance confidence in public service

PSPGOVB Apply government systems

PSPGOV601B Apply government systems

PSPGOVB Establish and maintain strategic networks

PSPGOV602B Establish and maintain strategic networks

PSPLEGNB Manage compliance with legislation in the public sector

PSPLEGN601B Manage compliance with legislation in the public sector

PSPMNGTB Manage change

PSPMNGT604B Manage change

PSPMNGTB Manage risk

PSPMNGT608B Manage risk

PSPPOLA Manage policy implementation

PSPPOL603A Manage policy implementation

PSPSECA Manage security awareness

PSPSEC602A Manage security awareness

Overview of evidence requirements

In addition to integrated demonstration of the elements and their related performance criteria look for evidence that confirms

the knowledge requirements of this unit

the skill requirements of this unit

application of the Employability Skills as they relate to this unit see Employability Summaries in Qualifications Framework

information systems frameworks defined or redefined in a range of or more contexts or occasions over time

Resources required to carry out assessment

These resources include

legislation policy procedures and protocols relating to information systems frameworks

case studies and workplace scenarios to capture the range of situations likely to be encountered when defining information systems frameworks

Where and how to assess evidence

Valid assessment of this unit requires

a workplace environment or one that closely resembles normal work practice and replicates the range of conditions likely to be encountered when defining information systems frameworks including coping with difficulties irregularities and breakdowns in routine

information systems frameworks defined or redefined in a range of or more contexts or occasions over time

Assessment methods should reflect workplace demands such as literacy and the needs of particular groups such as

people with disabilities

people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people

women

young people

older people

people in rural and remote locations

Assessment methods suitable for valid and reliable assessment of this competency may include but are not limited to a combination of or more of

portfolios

questioning

scenarios

authenticated evidence from the workplace andor training courses such as risk management plan organisational flowchart

For consistency of assessment

Evidence must be gathered over time in a range of contexts to ensure the person can achieve the unit outcome and apply the competency in different situations or environments

Legislative and regulatory requirements may include:

Analysis of the broad legal and social context of an organisation may identify:

Regulatory requirements may be documented in:

Specifications for information systems security may include:

Responsibilities may be assigned to:

Standards that apply may include:

Appropriate person for approvals may be:

Maintenance of the framework includes: